screening

Plural: screenings

Noun

• the display of a motion picture
• fabric of metal or plastic mesh
• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
• testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
• Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").
• The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).
• Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.
• The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as
• The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as:
• Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.
• The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as:
• Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.
• A test or method used for this purpose.
• The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
• Shielding.
• Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

Verb

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
• examine methodically
• examine in order to test suitability
• project onto a screen for viewing
• prevent from entering
• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
• present participle and gerund of screen

Examples

• I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.
• quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings
• The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.
• various screenings to administer first

Synonyms

block out, cover, covering, masking, riddle, screen, screen out, shield, showing, sieve, sort, test, viewing, screen#Noun, sieving#Noun, sifting#Noun, straining#Noun

Related Words

big screen, due diligence, small screen, weeding out